Original U.S. Pre Civil War M1855 Federal Union Army Cavalry Dragoons Enlisted Man Shell Jacket with NCO Shoulder Boards German Mauser 98k K98 The medal is linked to

The medal is linked to a straight suspender by a small ring passing through a small fixed ring at the top of the medal

There is some chipping to the paint on both sides

From the looks of the barrel

This example has serial number 1159 on the barrel and butt plate

a known maker of these pistols

Original U.S. Pre Civil War M1855 Federal Union Army Cavalry Dragoons Enlisted Man Shell Jacket with NCO Shoulder Boards German Mauser 98k K98 The medal is linked toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well worn Union cavalry uniform jacket, also referred to as a shell jacket, in very good condition with a set of NCO shoulder boards. This type of jacket was worn by countless Federal horse soldiers before and during the Civil War. The only major issue is a large tear in the back seam due to loss of stitching, but thankfully this is only visible from the back. The shell jacket became regulation for the US